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Jets' Barron sidelined with lower-body injury
7 Apr
Summary
- Morgan Barron is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
- He has a career-high 23 points this season despite injuries.
- Jets are three points out of a playoff spot.
Morgan Barron, a veteran center for the Winnipeg Jets, is now dealing with a week-to-week lower-body injury, as confirmed by coach Scott Arniel on Monday. Barron sustained the injury during Saturday's 3-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. This latest ailment adds to an already injury-ridden season for the 27-year-old.
Despite missing the first month due to an undisclosed issue and facing other setbacks, Barron has managed to post a career-high 23 points (11 goals, 12 assists) in 65 games this season. His contributions have been valuable even with reduced ice time.
The timing of Barron's injury is particularly challenging for the Jets (33-31-12, 78 points). They are currently seventh in the Central Division and are trailing by three points for the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference with only six games left on their schedule.
Barron has accumulated 83 points (41 goals, 42 assists) over 321 career NHL games with the New York Rangers and the Jets. He was originally selected by the Rangers in the sixth round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
